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Bahrain is one of two GCC countries to have a native Christian population; the other country, Kuwait, also has a Christian population but in smaller numbers, with less than 400 Christian Kuwaiti citizens. Eastern Orthodox Christians in Bahrain traditionally belong to the jurisdiction of Eastern Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East.
In 2022, approximately 12% of the population were Christian. [4] Almost 10% of the country's population is Catholic, [5] making it the largest Christian denomination in Bahrain. Protests from various Islamist groups have occurred over the donation of land for the construction of the church. [1]
The Manama Bahrain District became a stake in 2014 with Kent LeRoy Christensen as president. [7] In addition to the Bahrain Ward (formally Bahrain Branch), a group has historically operated in Bahrain to meet the needs of American military servicemen. Since the 1970s, the church has had steady growth in Bahrain and the Middle East. [8]
The majority of Christian Bahraini citizens tend to be Orthodox Christians, with the largest church by membership being the Greek Orthodox Church. They enjoy many equal religious and social freedoms. Bahrain has Christian members in the Bahraini government.
Bahrain's second largest religion is Christianity forming a minority of 14.5% of Bahrain. [87] Christians in Bahrain number 205,000 people. In the 5th century, Bahrain was a center of Nestorian Christianity, including two of its bishoprics. [88] The ecclesiastical province covering Bahrain was known as Bet Qatraye. [89] Samahij was the seat of ...
The Constitution of Bahrain states that Islam is the official religion and that Shari'a (Islamic law) is a principal source for legislation. Article 22 of the Constitution provides for freedom of conscience, the inviolability of worship, and the freedom to perform religious rites and hold religious parades and meetings, in accordance with the customs observed in the country; however, the ...
There is a native Christian community in Bahrain. Non-Muslim Bahraini residents numbered 367,683 per the 2010 census, most of whom are Christians. [303] Expatriate Christians make up the majority of Christians in Bahrain, while native Christian Bahrainis (who hold Bahraini citizenship) make up a smaller community.
Pages in category "Bahraini Christians" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Camillo Ballin;